Currently working with a committee to develop a hybrid delivery of COMM 2110 allowing the face-to-face portion to be held in only 8 weeks.

University Service

2008 Volunteer Moderator, College Bowl Campus Tournament

2007 Steering Committee Member, Crystal Crest Awards

Teaching Philosophy

At my son’s preschool, the walls are decorated with posters designed to teach appropriate behavior. “I can take turns” one says, “I can clean up my toys” proclaims another, but my personal favorite: “I can use my words when I am angry.” Carrying on a fine tradition that begins in pre-school, I am continuing to teach people to “use their words.” We live in a world where we encounter problems and conflicts in our society, groups, and relationships. Through instruction and education in the areas of public speaking, civic advocacy, small group communication, and interpersonal communication, we can learn to “use our words” to deal with issues that will inevitably arise. By developing as competent communicators with the necessary knowledge, skills, and attributes we can “use our words” to advocate for ourselves and others, become effective members of the groups and organizations of which we are a part, and enjoy meaningful and lasting personal relationships.

I believe that the best learning happens when students are able to make connections between course concepts and their everyday experiences. Learning is an active process; my primary role as an instructor is to design experiences were students can put theory into practice.